Local News From Cubram and District Highlights
Seventy six people travelled by special train from Cubram to visit Shepparton on Monday for the visit of the Duke of Gloucester. A public meeting is set for Monday evening for the New Year’s Day Gymkhana with expected large attendance. A district resident had an unpleasant kitchen scare last Friday when his wife found Ks Dake tied near the kitchen. the intruder was killed. A Cobram Methodist Bazaar proceeds are delayed this weekend as the Mechanics Institute hosts a Cobram Bazaar with George Arlis starring in A Successful Cursary. A special horse sale at Nemarkah next Thursday is drawing Melbourne buyers seeking keen prices. Yallourre Power for Cobram discussed. the State Electricity Commission plans to connect to the new grid by June or July. Commercial power rates may be reduced from 1/6 per unit. Weather last week was unusually windy with showers. crops damaged, wheat prices low, wool markets offering some relief. The Cobram town monthly tallies show 28 points for the week and 1809 points for the year. local elections will see Grouted, Gcoullar replaced by Davies and Dewalde, with other council races noted. Interest in white sham remains varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemarkah
J. McNamara
Melbourne
Yalloure
Cobram
Tingsnnes
Covell
State Electricity Commission
Colman
Cobrom
M. Speering
Berrigan
Department
Labour
J. Lorimer
Shire
Abire
Cr Wang
C. Ruwolt
Yarramundee
Mulwale
Heidover
P.W.D
Ro Barooge Bridge
J. Crisp
Corona P.P
Op Road Sea
Boomanoomana
Obituary for local tradesman in Coram district
The death occurred suddenly on Thursday evening at his Coram residence of Thomas Henry, a former contractor in the Butimipe Sinth district. In his sixty sixth year, he was a lifelong resident and widely known for his straightforward character in business and private life. Remains interred in Coram Cemetery after a funeral service by Rev Fr Bilis. He leaves a widow and a large family including daughters Mary and Emma and sons James Charles Michael Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coram
Butimipe Sinth Ditrict
Thames
Francis Ianrahen Cor
Win Wes
Warn
Tomes Henrhin
Binaresta
Wren
Curram
Coran
Bilis
Mary
Jon
James
Prone
Charles
Michael
Emma
Austin
Feward
Tuck sustains rib and wrist injury after fall
In Tocumwal Mr H Tuck broke a rib and a wrist bone from a fall last Sunday. Tangamah Councillor Wadeson was nominated for a seat on the Country Green Brigade Board. In Shepparton a twelve year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs D Guthrie, fractured a bone in the left wrist during Duke visit. George Moss of Kaarimba won the junior draught horse judging at the Melbourne Royal show for a second year. Shell Oil district rep A Green, near Carlyle embankment, drove into five feet of water after steering gear failed. driver and car escaped with a wetting only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Tuck
Tocumwal
Tangamah
Wadeson
Shepparton
D. Guthrie
George Moss
F.G Moss
Kaarimba
Melbourne Royal Show
A. Green
Shell Oil Co
Carlyle Embankment
Obsolete public notices prompt Patterson letter to editor
In a Courier letter W H Patterson accuses Scott of constructive obstructive action. He argues the mechanics have aided by such action repeatedly and predicts the committee will reverse its stance, biting the wand that fed it, as the editor notes no affiliation with the views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burron
Scott
Cobram Cemetery On Public Donation Appeal
A Cobram public meeting on the 6th inst called for improving the cemetery. Trustees lack funds for upgrades so a Working Bee and public donations are sought. Readers are asked to contribute via the paper or the secretary, with thanks for any help toward the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Strand
A. BR. Wadeson
Public Metin
L. G. Hamilton
Optice
District News Reports Tornado Like Storms Across Barooga Area
The Teevinw TP gress Association meeting discussed treasury election and a new council request. Severe storms caused torrential rain, wind damage, and uprooted trees in Lalalty and Boomanoomane, with two inches of rain in an hour and a house roof blown off. Local officials urged finance payments and town improvements.
Cobram Agricultural Society meets and plans gymkhana
A Cobram Agricultural Society meeting led by Mr P McCormack discussed a public meeting to plan the New Year gymkhana. The society's deficit stood at £54 13s 7d, with improvements fund £27 10s 10d and total outstanding £482 10s 6d. Members urged kickstarting funding after harvest, including farm teams for ploughing and arena grading, and members tickets sales were to be pushed. President A Gemmell, vice presidents G Ritchie A Wadeson P Kennedy, and committee members were named.
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Gemmell
Sus
Gymkhaisa
A. Gemmell
G. Ritchie
A. Wadeson
P. Kennedy
Messis P
W. Bourke
L Leuer
Berrigan Shire Council Meeting Minutes Review
The Berrigan Shire Council met on Monday with Crs Wagg Collie Coldwell Gorman Martin Burwood Scoulle Speering and others present. Topics included power supply permission from Victoria and NSW, Barooge bridge work, weed control, water and trading fund allocations, and road works expenditure issues and potential further spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
Wagg
Collie
Coldwell
Gorman
Martin
Burwood
Scoulle
Christmas Mails Postal Rules For Overseas Despatch
The article outlines Christmas mail instructions for parcels and letters to be sent overseas to the British Empire and Europe. It notes latest posting times, closing dates, and the need to use proper forms indicating weight and contents. Public are urged to post by the year end to ensure delivery before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Melbourne
R.M
Stock Sale At Nomurkane Sheep and Lamb Auction
Extensive sale notes describe fat lambs and good sheep offerings with 3 000 head consigned, including prime Leicester and aged ewes. Cattle and fat wethers feature, with top prices, buyers and lots to suit purchasers. Next sale at Nomurkane on Friday 19 November with special lines and new entries already received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McNatie
Ajoo
Metoe
James Sandmount
Hordet
Leicester
Vc Waich
H. EF. Grater
Ureuige
M. J. Loohey
James Hives
W. Linehan
Torney
Nomurkane
Falanys
Swannie
Road and farm disputes under review in Leninton meeting
Minutes reveal a contract on Berrigan-Fin ex o between Leninton end Waslse for 42/8 per chain and further angio work on Finley. E Lee temporarily appointed impounting officer for riding. Decisions include letting Barooge graze cows all day near O'Shauvesay's corner during flooding. Several road and boundary matters, inspector appointment to curb sheep carting, and valuations of Warner-Geners accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrigan-Fin
Leninton
Waslse
Angio Simailar
Roed Rae
Finley
Appresec
Me E. Lee
Barooge
Ross
O'Shauvesay
Cra
Collie
Coldwell
Lalalty School
Pat Uy
Dr. Caldwell
Sear J. Rusell
Cook
Ba- Vagy
Ba’ Wioeer
Bowndary Road
Coreen
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Tu & Mae
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Fox Optical Service
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Corewang
Seem
Fymac
Regan
Frardy
Nghusband Wool Press
Prudential Asstrance CO. Ltd
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Neptune Tractor
Steve
Neptune
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Kev
Pattervon
Cobram Bowling Club
Boomoouana
W.A. Auunual
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Cubram
Duke of Gloucester
Mechanics’ Institute
George Arlis
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Gcoullar
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Toc ‘Mwal
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Wall
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Keemy
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Courier
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Barooga
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Lalalty
Boomanoomane
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Saltmarsh
Jordan
J. Dunne
Jack
Cobram Agricultural Society
P McCormack
Berrigan Shire Council
R. J. Barrett
Kieta
A. C. Thorburn
Lands Department
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Flaley
Shire Road
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